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NCLEX – PN EXAM TEST BANK | {LATEST 2026/
2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE ACTUAL AND
AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
Which of the following findings indicate that the client is improving as
expected?
SATA
A) BP 138/70 mm Hg
B) Clear lung sounds
C) Increased urinary output
D) SpO2 95% on RA
E) Unilateral lower extremity edema
A) BP 138/70 mm Hg
B) Clear lung sounds
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C) Increased urinary output
D) SpO2 95% on RA
Improvement in a client with HF includes improvement of fluid volume
status and gas exchange.
Unilateral lower extremity edema is concerning for DVT and requires
immediate follow-up, as it could lead to a life threatening PE.
The nurse is reinforcing information for a client with COPD. Which
statements by the client indicate the understanding of the pursed lip
breathing technique?
SATA
A) "I exhale for 2 seconds through pursed lips."
B) "I exhale for 4 seconds through pursed lips."
C) "I inhale for 2 seconds through my mouth."
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D) "I inhale for 2 second through my nose, keeping my mouth closed."
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E) "I inhale for 4 seconds through my nose, keeping my mouth closed."
B) "I exhale for 4 seconds through pursed lips."
D) "I inhale for 2 second through my nose, keeping my mouth closed."
Pursed lip-breathing helps decrease SOB by preventing airway
collapse, promoting CO2 elimination. COPD patients should use this
for 5-10 minutes 4 times daily.
Step 1) Relax the neck and shoulders
Step 2) Inhale deeply for 2 seconds through the nose with the mouth
closed.
Step 3) Exhale for 4 seconds through pursed lips, as if blowing through
a straw. Or twice as long as inhalation.
The nurse is screening clients for those at risk of developing
nephrolithiasis. Which of the following factors would increase a
client's risk of developing nephrolithiasis.
NCLEX – PN EXAM TEST BANK | {LATEST 2026/
2027 UPDATE} COMPLETE ACTUAL AND
AUTHENTIC EXAM | BRAND NEW!
Which of the following findings indicate that the client is improving as
expected?
SATA
A) BP 138/70 mm Hg
B) Clear lung sounds
C) Increased urinary output
D) SpO2 95% on RA
E) Unilateral lower extremity edema
A) BP 138/70 mm Hg
B) Clear lung sounds
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C) Increased urinary output
D) SpO2 95% on RA
Improvement in a client with HF includes improvement of fluid volume
status and gas exchange.
Unilateral lower extremity edema is concerning for DVT and requires
immediate follow-up, as it could lead to a life threatening PE.
The nurse is reinforcing information for a client with COPD. Which
statements by the client indicate the understanding of the pursed lip
breathing technique?
SATA
A) "I exhale for 2 seconds through pursed lips."
B) "I exhale for 4 seconds through pursed lips."
C) "I inhale for 2 seconds through my mouth."
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D) "I inhale for 2 second through my nose, keeping my mouth closed."
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E) "I inhale for 4 seconds through my nose, keeping my mouth closed."
B) "I exhale for 4 seconds through pursed lips."
D) "I inhale for 2 second through my nose, keeping my mouth closed."
Pursed lip-breathing helps decrease SOB by preventing airway
collapse, promoting CO2 elimination. COPD patients should use this
for 5-10 minutes 4 times daily.
Step 1) Relax the neck and shoulders
Step 2) Inhale deeply for 2 seconds through the nose with the mouth
closed.
Step 3) Exhale for 4 seconds through pursed lips, as if blowing through
a straw. Or twice as long as inhalation.
The nurse is screening clients for those at risk of developing
nephrolithiasis. Which of the following factors would increase a
client's risk of developing nephrolithiasis.
